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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-11-12
Parish Democratic Executive
Committee.
Proceedings of the Meeting.

Breaux Bridge La, Nov. 1851.
In the absence of the President the Committee
was called to order by the Secretary. The fol-
lowing members were present:
Messrs. II. Martin, A. V. Fleming, Cyprien
Guidry, A. Gauthier, Gus. Ledoux. and j. s.
Broussard, and Mr.. Fleming held proxies from
Messrs. c. Gutekunst, S. Smith, and L. Berard;
Mr.. c. Guidry holding proxy from MIR. Denis
Talley.
The Secretary then read the following call for a
special meeting.
Parish of St Martin, La, Nov. 1857.
In view of the resignation of the President of
the Parish Democratic Executive Committee AID
the undersigned members of said Committee
decming the time cpportune for a meeting OF
said body, to advise in regard to the interests OF
the Democrntic party in the parish, hereby au-
thorizes and directs the Secretary to notify all
members that a meeting of the Parish Demo-
cratic Executive Committee will be held on the
9Th. inst. in Breaux Bridge AT o'clock y. n.
Signed CypTicn Guitsy.
j. BroUssard,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-11-12
The following accounts were approved:

Mr.. n. Walters being in the chair, Mr. Cab.
Gardemal presented the following resolution
which was seconded by MIR. L. Gueriniere and
carried.
Be it resolved. That the Police Officers shall be
paid from the lst. of November 1881. at the rate
Of thirty-fve dollars each per month.
The proposition made by the Police Jury to
this body through Mr.. N. Walters, that the Cor
poration furnish the oil and wicks for lamps to
be placed cd the st. Martin bridge, the parish to
attend to the lightingof said lamps was accep-
ted.
On motion duly seconded tho Board adjourned
until Thursday the 10Th. inst, at ~ o'clock
4. N.
true copy from the minutes.
T. i. BAKER, Sect'y.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-11-12
Board Of Trustees.
Regular Meeting held on this
9TH. day of November, 1887.

The Meeting was called to orderand the Hon.
Cab. Gardemal, Mayor, and Messrs. N. Walters
and Z. Gueriniere. answered to their names:
Absent Messrs. p. Journet, and &. NJ. Ba-
ker.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
The Treasurer and Collector made the follow
ing report for the month Of October 1887 which
was adopted:
Taxes Collected:
Mrs Dorciane and p. Bicnvenu S 17.10
Leon Rochon Az:
Ourziphore Wilt 1.42,4
Fines Collected:
Oct. 18th. Charles Goetz $50
A" " Benedict CARRIER ESQ
Market dues collected 23s5
License collected.
Charles Schwartz 2.JO
O.s5
Bal. in Treas. settl'm't of Oct. 8 1887 LIB
Total amount 52.lS
Paid to j. o. Hrlphen 5 go
" Edg. Woodley 2.5O
" A. Poleynard $50
" O.Wiltz 4.67A
- A. j. Baker SIS
Com. per cent on S50.35 2.51
Sal. Treas. mo. end. Oct. 18th. 1850
Total amount 5 $685. s5.9sls
3 l6I9i.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-02
Evening Capital,
poalisnrO DAILY. * SUNDAYS
SATURDAY. JULY ?. 1887.
Missed His Opportunity.

A wagon loaded with wood
and drawn by poor old horse,
driven by negro, was standing
on Montcalm street the other
day, when pedestrian stopped
and said:
my coloredfriend, did you
ever hear of transmigration!".
".No. sab. Is it suthin' new9
"Not very. 1t is the theory
that man, after death, takes
some other form"
"Might turn into a boss, eh!'
"That's it. You might turn
into a poor old horse like this
and be overworked and i'll trea-
ted, as this one evidently is.
Just back there a little way [
saw you beat him with the but
of the whip"
Eyes, | did, bnt you look
heah / want to tell you right
we're and now if / turn into an
ole boss, an doan' kick the dash
board in de fust time Pze struck
won't hay muffin to say no
noah. Dis ole boss missed his
opportunity thirty years ago,
an he hain't got no remarks TO
make now"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-02
A W. &BRl
Eaatern Ntnnnn.Ar,

Eastern Standnrdr,
I'm and after Wednesdar'
" 1886, Passenger trains a
Annapolis, daily, Except SpnsS y
lows: !!h1R
LEAVE ANNAPOLIS
AT GAO a. m, and l2.05pm =,
p. M, and 5.25 p. m. Arrive >, ~ -
lis, at S.5S a. M, and Las n m " az ~
,. M, and us p, m. 49, 40
SUNDAY TRAINS
Leave as follows: S.SOa N
p. m. Arrive at AnnanoIis ., Guy Is
m. and 6.28 p. m. Ivy
Through coaches are run On an
above trains between Baltimo,sa o., !.
napolis 81
Through freight from Bal,imo.,
Local Freight Trans leave AN,
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9.OOa NJ
Freight will be Transported .,, q
est rates, and will be received \ \
more for Shipment to Annapolis, ~ J
as 500 .. m.
p. m. j. WILSON BROW
President and \
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-02

The terminal facilities of the
wasp are not large, but they
are ample for their purposes.
A whip makes the horse go
money makes the mare GO"
and a green muskmelon, pick
led, makes.a man 60.
Emperor William is quoted
as saying that it is the one but
ton left unbuttoned which is
the ruin of the army. Is William
also aware that it is the one but
ton that is not there which is the
ruin of a mans temperg"
Summer Slippers for ladies and gentle
mems wear at G. w. Halls cheap Shoe
House, opposite the Farmers Bank.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-02

Ladies Dress Goods lru
25c. per yard.
Plain and Lrocade Velys-
and Colored Laces iOf
Trimmings, cheap.
Dress Ginghams, Cahele
ton and Flannels at ri-
prices.
Gents, Ladies and CHI.
Underwear, Hosiery, Siik !
Linen Handkerchief, LinH
lars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, Scars
Bows, at very low prices.
Black and colOred JsD
Jersey Capes, Gents and D
Knit Jackets and White ~
very cheap. !
Calico shirts for SOC worth (
Boys white shirts for Al GO
worth 60c.
Splendid line Of ladies CI
and listers will be !
CLOSED OUT AT COSl.
All other goods in Stos'
DriceS TO suit tie times.
! j. FRANK KRAMER
Oy4-tf Francis So
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-02
9E1SsnF's gnis.
B. & 0. RAIlsls
IHE MODEL FAST LINE E,u
DOUBLE TRACK! Lv, =

Leave 60.
For Annapolis, 7'2o sa'",lsa
m. and 40 p. m. On :; n Ia
m. and 800 p. m.@ " SUNDAY "A
For Way Stations betva., t,
and Washington, $40 'S \ - 3D.
1915. 500, $50, li.SO : o'oO eos I
day, $50, COS a. m, a. Z, n, O 1,
100 p. m. LOU o,oO, Ga I.
Trains leave Wasingto, {,
as follows: A''n iot Bss,
8 a. M, $50 a. M, Gan,
M, $50 a. m, 1905 a, m a. +. n ID.
m, l.25 p. M, S.l5p, ~ Sed lea
4.SO P; M, 4.4O p. m, $40 To- = o.Slp !
M, 100 P. m, S.25 D. m N p A. to,
m; On Sunday only | 50 y did IlGl
From Annapolis, Sis p, n
5.30 P. M. On Sunday. Io6 ~ 0ti,
and go p. IN. VIVA 4. !
Baggage called for and
hotels and residences on "a. SSaecss
ticket office, 152 West Bslg g.ueS ID
Camden Station, and 81 jSS'n q n.
DAVID LEE, q r + H4t0ltle
Genl. Superintendent. G y, Ie''
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-02

OINGLE, Double Teams and Saddle
- Horses 10 hire, by the hour, da or
week. Open and Close Carriages, Single
and Double Pb@tons, Jaggers, Top and
No-Top Buggies, all at rsa sOnable ratas;
fine carriages for visiting and pleasure.
Drivers in liAery, If desired, Pony
Ph@tons, with quiet and gentle horses
suitable for ladies and children. Special
rates made with families. Particular at
tention to horses on livery. Baggage
called for and delivered to all parts of the
city. Funerals attended to at short notice
All orders promptly attended to.
JAS. I'll. VANSANT,
Proprietor.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13
What True Merit Will Do.

The unprecedented sale Of Boschee'
German Syrup within few years, has
astonished the world. 1t is without
doubt the safest and best remedy ever
discovered for the speedy and effectual
cure Of coughs, colds, and the severest
lung troubles. 1t acts on an entirely diff
ferent principle from the usual prescrip-
tions given by physicians, as it does not
dry up cough and leave the disease still
n the system, but on the contrary re.
moves the cause of the trouble, heals the
Ia1ts affected and leaves them in purely
healthy condition. A bottle kept in the
house Tor use when these diseases make
their appearance will save doctors bills
and long spell of serious illness. A
trial will convince you of these facts. 1t
is positively sold by all druggists and
| general dealers in the land. Price Is
cents, large bottles.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13
Begin the New Year with Wooing
Fortune.

At the start of the holiday season, the
usual grand distribution (the 10th
monthly and extraordinary drawing) Of
The Louisiana State Lottery occurred at
noon on Tuesday, Dec IA, 1886, under
the management Of Gen'ls T Beaure-
gard of La, and Jubal A Early, of Va.
No. 93,17 drew first capital prize of
$3.50, 900, sold in tenths at 81 each; one
was held by client Of Bendernagcl u
notary public, l5s Common ST., N 0: two
by Frank Metz, Oshkosh, Wis; two COL
lected by Wells, Fargo & Co.'S bank, San
Francisco, CAL: one paid to depositor
in the Hibernla NATL Bank OF N o an,
other collected by g Lallande, runner
of the N o NATL Bank; the rest elsewhere.
The second prize Of $50, 600 was drawn by
No 81 400, sold in halves at S. each: one
to S Hessleln, 1872 S Clark St, Chicago,
Ill, collected through b & o Exp. Co.;
the other to j w Meissner. Is N. Sd ST.,
Allentown, Pa, collected through Ger
mania National Bank, New Orleans.
Third capital prize, of $4,000, was won
by No. 92,5O7; sold in tenths at 81 each:
one held by F NJ Gross, Charlottesville,
Ga.: one by VIM p Brady, No. 1915 Full
ton ave-, Evansville, Ind; one by Linsey
Hayden, also of Evansville, Ind; one by
VIM l. Goquiliat Of Savannah, Ca, one
paid to Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Bank of San
Francisco, Cal. Fourth, two prizes, $l0,-
900 each, were drawn by Nos. s7l2 and
$4,000; two teuths paid to j Preudergast,
through Stein Bros Baltimore, Md;
two teuths to e j Mcdowell, No. 676
Superior street, Cleveland, O.; one tenth
to the NATL Commercial Bank of Mobile,
Ala; one tenth to VIM II Lelnkauf & Son,
bankers, Mobile. Ala: one by E S Pool,
and another by George Reed and c A
Dougherty of Bakersfield, CAL; another
paid to Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Bank, San
Francisco, Cal. Any infor m alton about
the next grand extraordinary drawing,
Feb. s, 1887, will be furnished on appli-
cation to NJ. A Dauphlu, New Orleans,
La. Begin the new year by wooins for
tune.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13

acres of shade trees and Two hundred and
fifty plants of different varieties OF small
fruit have been planted. Among the
products of the farm were one thousand
four hundred bushels of potatoes; one
thousand four hundred and ninety-three
bushels of wheat; one thousand four hun
lred and eighty. four bushels of oats;
seven thousand four hundred and twenty.
five gallons of milk; and four thousand six
hundred and two pounds of pork.
Messrs. Willett s. Pashley, the archi-
tects, in their report, have made estimates
for four ward buildings, one wing to office
building, boiler and coal house, a store
house and various other buildings which
are absolutely needed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13

a. Z. JOHNSON, general northwestern
emigract agent at St. Paul, has favored
The Alert with review of last years
emigration. and the throng of foreign
people that has spread itself over the
United States during 1856, numbers ove'
425 600, an increase OF 10000 over 1885
Of this number the northwest received
10000. The prospects for 1887 are. &C
cording to Mr.. Johnson's estimate, very
favorable.
There have been $4,000 Russian emil
grants arrive at Castle Garden, and in
speaking of this class, few OF whom are
populatlng the plans of Dakota, In the
real pioneer sense of the phrase, Mr..
Johnson says: "a large majority OF the
Russian emigrants are actual experienced
farmers, for whom the large cities have
no temptat, on and whose sole purpose in
em;grating to the United States IS to Sc
cure Homestead. and very naturally he
proceeds directly to his proposed destina'
tion in the west.
SIT IS to be regretted that the northwest,
especially northwestern Minnesota and
northern Dakota, where the best agri'
cultural lands are yet plenty at minimum
prices, and even ftee, does not receive
share of this very desirable Russian emf
grafton. ........ .....
'sIt has beeu fully shown aod demon
straied, that the Russian farmer-emi-
grant as a rule-has considerable means
and knows at once how to employ 1t to the
best possible advantage, aud, ss conse-
nuescc. the RUSSIAN settlements whether
in Southern Dakota, Nebraska or Kansas
are models of practical, thorough patient
and economical farming, and the ques
lion is; shall not the northwest make
substantial effort to induce Ahare OF the
Russian emtgrat,on?"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13

In reporting the advent OF the Duluth n
& Manitoba, the Hawley branch of the
Northern Pacific, into Grand Forks Tues
day, the Herald says:
"rhe first train over the new u. q N.
road, arrived at the end of the track, in
East Grand Forks, this noon. Attached
to it was Northern Pacific business car
No. 7, which brought from 1T. Paul,
General Emigration Agent Groat. OF the
N. P. Company, E. V. Smalley, editor OF
the Northwest Magazine, and MIR. Saw
yer, of the Duluth elevator system. AT
Red Lake Falls these gentlemen wee
COINED by Chief Engineer Bailey, of the
ID. & NJ. Mr.. Smaliey is preparing an ar
t,cle on the new railroad and Its tributary
country for the February number of his
magazine"
OF the s1r,val of the N. p. in Grand
Forks, its effect will be, it'may be safely
said, to reduce passenger fares Immediate
". on slocal travel to three cents mile,
che rate fixed by law IN Minnesota, which
.sheuld also be the law IN Dakota. The
;St. P. M. & NJ. management, foreseeing
the effect on passenger rates. has already
reduced by anticipation so as to avoid the
public charge that the competitive line
forced it down. and it will have to come
down still more, for the new road IS des
tlned 10 push out in two directions feom
this city, by whose promises and appeals
1t was brought here, and whose enterprise
it may be considered, in more ways than
one. 1t is not likely to have one rate IN
Minnesota aud another in Dakota"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13
Given Away.

A premium that IS premium. The
Jamestown Weakly Alert will be sent for
one year, together with the Weekly New
York World, for s2.75. This will IN
cIude present, free, with ten cents for
hostage, of history of the United States
from l492 10 1855, bound in leatherette,
tree calf, gilt. twenty-five engravings
and 800 pages. This is the greatest
premium ever Offered by any publication
in this or any other country. The Week
II World is the best illustrated literary
aad miscellaneous paper now printed.
(sffer good for sll old or new snbsribere.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13

ALL the oil frends-the old faithful
Ystandbys-of the Northern Pacific are
glad to note that its ealnings for Decem-
ber last show an lucrease of 500, 600 over
the same month of 1885. The time is
coming when the business OF the roan
will warrant it giving every possible ad-
vantage, and much lower rate. both
freight and passenger, to lis Dakota pa
irons, and 1t is con tidenty predlc ted that
the eve of that time ls at hand.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13

AFFAIRS have gradually settled in the
y,aMoure county seat contest, and it is
understood that the Grand Rapids boys
will let the job of proving one hundred
illegal votes go by. Best way, anyhow.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13
Daily Except Monday. and Weekly
SrUrsMAN county received from La
Moure county, as the latter's share OF 'he
November court expenses, 1897. 10.

The friends of Gen. Dennis, both IN
North and S )uth Dakota, are making
strong move TO elect him Department
Commander of the G. A. r at the com
ing encampment in this city.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13
List OF Letters

remaining uncalled for in the jamestown
postoffice for the week ending January 10
1887:
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-01-13
LADIES' LIST.

Barrett, Mrs W W Davidson, Annie
Grinnell, Mrs M Bush, Ellen e
Reed, Mrs Milia A Custer, Miss NJ
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
Paterson Duncan Cyphers, Geo
Rice, Geo w Davis, RIB
Robinson, Fred Dolten, X Nick
Roaskle, Jacob Everett, Ernest
Schmitzky, H p Gray, &c
Schmltt, Peter Henderson. j
smith, w Jockey, Mr.
Ielken, Henry johnson V B
Iarles, MIR g johnson E S
Megner, Friz Mckay, Rob q
White, ) w Knapp, H
Bretka, Martin KiIgman, Els
barrott, Mr. ID Lacke. Rev r
bronson, Y Il Langdon, Harry
Mcconnell, j A Lane, H
Chappell, II p
Parties calling for above letters pleas
say advertised, and give date of Inst.
ANTON KLAUS, +. n.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-08-04
TOLD BY AN OLD MINSTREL.
Early Days in California as Remembered by
Roamer ofthc Earth,
Courier Journal

]
Roamer ofthe Earth.
Courier journal
! was IN California during the stirring
days OF 1851 >, said an old, tall. lank
minstrel man, who had been in Australia
Tor the last twenty years. and who re.
Gently returned 10 this country to die, be
ing afflicted with an inourable disease.
lie Is now at the Csndee house.
II was Ii years old, aud a hanger-on at
my uncle's mining camp. We ran into
aan Francisco frequently, aud | shall
never forget the attractions which two
rival hotels offered to the public to eclipse
the others patronage. One of them was
known as the Clean Shirt and the other
as the Golden Eagle The Clean Shirt
started pith a small. one horse brass band
concert on the balcony every evening
which drew big crowds, including about
all of the Golden Eagles guests. Pretty
soon, however, the Clean Shirt began to
lose hsr boafders by the score without
any apparent cause. The proprietor en-.
larged his brass band and polished un
his bar without effect II didn't take him
long 10 find out that the Golden Eagle
was having nightly cooking mains and
dog lights for the exclusive benefit of her
guests. Then the Clean Shirt not back
part of her custom by introducing prize
nights and smuggling matches. It's fact,
gentlemen, that when miners and others
had personal differences to settle they
used to offer their services to ths pro
prletor OF the Clean Shirt, who paid well
Tor fight, the money going to the win
uer.
These exhibitions we're given in prI.
yate quarters, and none but guests and
their friends were admitted. The Golden
Eagle next enhanced its attractiveuess by
knocking ont one end OF her dining room /
and bull1ing on a stage aud a green room /
and other ike accessories, aud had variety |
performances at every meal. Women I
were scarce in that part of the country, /
and the Golden Eagles half-dozeu serio |
comics, which came on from the Lord !
knows whore, proved great card, a bet. |
ter one than than the Clean Shirt with I
all it's ingenuity could play. One day, a .
desperate went into tho Cloau Shirt aud l
shot bartender, a phenomena which /
made her famous and placed her far |
ahead of tho Golden Eagle in the estima- |
ton of the travelling public Bat the |
proprietor OF the Golden Eagle was an ,
ingenious enterprising cuss, aud saw his
opportunity. He headed gang which
went out and captured the murderer, and |
him back strung him up on the /
dining room stage one evening Ut supper |
and all the guests transient and perman
ent were accorded the privilege OF firing
their reyolvers at this dangling bsdy. |
That was great day for the Golden
Eagle. One shot accidentally went
through the head of a waiter, aud the
far exceeded the proprie.
tors expectations
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-08-04

squire sold the eeremoney on this occas-
ion at the rate of two for I'VE.
The brides kissed the gro0ms, and the
latter gave their address as Eight and
Race streets, Philadelphia, and their
business as laundrymen and tea merchan-
is. Then they departed for this city.
and were followed to the ferry by crowd
of boys, who INDUCED in cat calls and
unpleasant American jibes.
There we're no cards, but a Press re-
porter called at the house last evening to
offer congratulations. Their abode il
situated on the northeast corner of Race
anC Chester streets, and the lower floor is
occupied by Wing Lung, drol Oriental
Philosopher who takes in washing for a
pastime
"Are Charley Sing and James Markee
at homer he was asked.
LAS me know going to lest EN- he
replied, with evident delight.
He disappeared up stairs and returned
in few moments saying: "Thsy ont, they
mailed this afternoon. Wife come
The door opened and in walked Mrs.
Sing and Mrs. Markee in street dress. pull
ling on their gloves.
"Nhat do you want with my husband"
satd the former. She was told that the
story of the marriage was all that was
wanted.
go on. Bridget, tell him straight,
what do We care. None of our folks
live here. We are from Ireland" said
Mrs. Markee.
TO the question how they came to mar
ry them, Mrs. Sing said. I'VE got stuck
on 'em. We are going to China for
bridal trip"
Both laughed.
"Are you going to hit the piper"
"A woman don't have to smoke opium
because she marries a Chinaman."
The brides vanished, and Wing Lung
looked up from shirt bosom and, shak
ing his head remarked: "Meliean wife too
flesh" Then rs laughed in Chinese and
added: "Aaybe me mally some day"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-08-04

On the train crossing the Rocky Mount
aims / heard a teamster tell about a
mother bear and her cub giving a good
example to human mothers in family
government. This man was going up
the mountain for pine logs, driving a
wagon. On top of large rock by the
side of the road was young bear, the
mother having started up the mountain
on the approach of the team. "The cub
looked so cute,n said the teamster, LAY
ing there with its paws dropping over
the edge of the rock, watching the horses
as they came up. Presently the old bear
came bounding back to the cub and.
giving it a nudge with her nose, started
UP the mountain again, expecting the
young one TO follow. But the cub made
no move. The old bear then came back
the second time. and taking the cub in
her arms, gave him several cuffs. This
time the cub obeyed orders and followed
the old bear III a gallop up the side of
the mountain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-08-04

Ia boring a well on the farm of Mrs.
Sarah Williams, some FIVE miles south of
Colusa, J. 9. Frazer, who has the farm
rented, struck piece of wood at a depth
OF no feet. The wood brought up by
the auger was in an excellent state Of pres
ervation, and was pronounced AL oak
This place Is only 80 feet above the sea
level. so that the wood is 120 feet below
the oceans surface. lit was sunk there
When this valley was a lake or an arm of
tho bay 1t was in pretty deep wafer. How
long since this piece Of wood was in a
growing tree? The valley, of course, has
grown, but without some convulsion of
nature the grotvh has been slew not, per-
haps, over one foot per century. Then
has it been seventeen thousand years
since this oak tree grew: In the shadow
OF the infinite it is not long, but, measured
BY tho history OF man, it Is indeed long
space.